to fasten things together with string or rope
She used rope to tie the boxes together.
她用绳子把箱子绑在一起。
to attach something to another thing
He used a rope to tie the boat to the dock.
他用绳子把船系在码头上。
to make a knot with string or rope
Can you help me tie this knot?
你能帮我打这个结吗?
to close or fasten with a knot
The dress ties at the back.
这件连衣裙在后面系带。
to connect or link things together
Salary increases tie to company performance.
薪资增长与公司业绩挂钩。
to limit someone's freedom
The new rules tie employees to strict schedules.
新规定将员工束缚在严格的时间表上。
to have the same score in a game
The two teams tie for first place.
两支队伍并列第一名。
to join musical notes together
The composer used a tie to connect the notes.
作曲家使用连线来连接音符。
a long piece of cloth worn around the neck
He wore a blue tie with his suit.
他穿着西装,系着一条蓝色领带。
a string or wire for fastening things
Use a plastic tie to secure the bags.
使用塑料扎带固定袋子。
a strong connection between people or groups
Family ties are important to her.
家庭纽带对她很重要。
something that limits freedom
He avoids any tie that restricts his travel.
他避免任何限制他旅行的束缚。
an equal score in a game
The game ended in a tie.
比赛以平局结束。
a sports match in a competition
They won the first tie of the tournament.
他们赢得了锦标赛的第一场比赛。
a curved line connecting two musical notes
The tie connects the two quarter notes.
连线连接了两个四分音符。
a wooden or concrete support for railway tracks
Workers replaced the old railway tie.
工人们更换了旧的铁路枕木。